321 Stainless Steel Machinability vs AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
Ratings Comparison
Strength
321 Stainless Steel Machinability
5/10
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
321 Stainless Steel Machinability
7/10
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
3/10
Lightweight
321 Stainless Steel Machinability
5/10
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
5/10
Machinability
321 Stainless Steel Machinability
4/10
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
6/10
Cost Efficiency
321 Stainless Steel Machinability
6/10
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
9/10
Temperature Resistance
321 Stainless Steel Machinability
7/10
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | 321 Stainless Steel Machinability | AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | — | 390.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | — | 230.0 MPa |
| Elongation | — | 22.0 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | — | 121.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |